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BUS 357. Finance for Managers
3 credits
This course will cover the essentials of managerial finance from a managerial perspective. Topics discussed include the role of the financial manager in the modern corporation, financial forecasting, capital budgeting, interest theory, valuation, leverage, the cost of capital, dividend policy, working capital management, issuance of stocks and bonds, mergers, consolidations and reorganizations.
BUS 427. Legal Environment in Business
3 credits
The students will investigate the issues and principles of business law. Topics covered are business law and its administration; property; torts; contracts; agency; employer; and employee; negotiable instruments; suretyship; and insurance.
3 credits
This course is designed to give the students a thorough and practical understanding of the numerous elements and concepts related to marketing in a technologically advanced, diverse, multifaceted, and global business environment. Students will be engaged and study real life case scenarios where they will have the opportunity to apply various marketing strategies, philosophies, and applications learned. The thrust of this course will be the development of a thorough and complete marketing plan project which will include an extensive written document and formal presentation.
BUS 429. Project Management
3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with a theoretical and practical approach to understanding the components and strategies behind effective project management. Students will learn methodologies surrounding effective project management which will allow them to succeed on interdisciplinary and cross functional teams in a corporate environment. This course will challenge students to think critically about project management principles and how to apply them within the context of the role world. Real-world case studies and projects will be used to allow students to apply learned concepts and applications.
BUS 436. 21st Century Leadership Competencies and Challenges
3 credits
This course will cover the major leadership theories and core leadership competencies needed for success in the business environment. A typology of leader power orientation will be addressed. Various assessment inventories will help students assess their effectiveness as followers, self leaders, and leaders of others.
BUS 437. Statistics for Decision Makers
3 credits
Students will analyze and explain business situations using descriptive statistics and probability, probability distribution, statistical inference, regression analysis, PERT/CPM, inventory control models, queuing theory, forecasting and simulation. Computer application is used as a tool in the problem solving method.
BUS 438. Management Policy
3 credits
This is an advanced course for students who are, or aspire to be, managers. Emphasis is placed on the integration of problem solving techniques applied to the firm as a system and a variety of questions and issues will be evaluated through role playing and analysis. Problem evaluation and resolution will also be realized through business simulation and case study method.
ECO 319. Global Economics
3 credits
Global Economics is a combination of traditional microeconomics and macroeconomics. The course includes analyses of the basic economic principles that effect rational decision making by individuals and firms across cultural settings and market structures. Analyses of the gains from trade and the roles governments play in changing economic outcomes for their own citizens and trading partners is included. 2009-2010
Business Grad
BUS 428. Marketing in an International Environment